But they put too much pressure on students, educators to perform

11:51 PM,
Apr. 30, 2013

End-of-Course and TCAP tests are important but shouldn't be the only measure of student performance.

Written by

Jill Speering

The testing window for the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) across Tennessee has just closed for all students in grades 3-8. Students in kindergarten through second grade are taking the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT10) and high school students take End-of-Course exams for various subjects in May.

The Metro Nashville Public Schools website specifies information on the importance of TCAP as "a vitally important part of education." Schools Director Jesse Register will be measured and evaluated by the community and the board of education relevant to the performance ...